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Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

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Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

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After Pair was released, I wanted try this "thumbkiss" thing to see what it was all about. The problem was I had no one to pair with. So I figured hey wouldn’t it be fun to create directory of singles to pair with, and so I created PairMixer over the weekend with my friend (bearwithclaws). I reversed engineered the Pair's private API so pairing is done "automagically". What do you guys think? Screenshots: http://i.im…

Oh, and all users are real too (feel free to PAIR with them).

Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

#13
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Would have been more fun if it found someone to pairprogram with ;o

Hey, I think you've got a great idea here! Is there an existing tool for this? It should first roughly assess your programming level and interests and then pair you up with another programmer. You should be able to add location-based constraints, too, in case you want to meet with them.

Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

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I love the idea. Suggestion: filling out the personal profile section should be a requirement. Also, a couple of leading questions, OKCupid style, wouldn't be a bad way to get people to describe themselves a little better. Something like: "I'm probably going to take pictures of..."

Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

#15

Uh, your testimonial contains an image of this lady: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-B... Is this a joke?

It is almost definitely a joke - she has been mercilessly ripped on UK tv for exactly that article, so I would surmise that the choice of placeholder was because of that.

[edit] Specifically on Channel 4's "10 O'Clock Live" - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/10-oclock-live/4od

I don't know if that link will work for people outside the UK though.

Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

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post #2

After Pair was released, I wanted try this "thumbkiss" thing to see what it was all about. The problem was I had no one to pair with. So I figured hey wouldn’t it be fun to create directory of singles to pair with, and so I created PairMixer over the weekend with my friend (bearwithclaws). I reversed engineered the Pair's private API so pairing is done "automagically". What do you guys think? Screenshots: http://i.im…

How are you going to address the problem of a bunch of men signing up for your app but almost no women?

Also, I get the feeling the few women who appear signed up are not real. True/false?

Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

#17

I love the idea. Suggestion: filling out the personal profile section should be a requirement. Also, a couple of leading questions, OKCupid style, wouldn't be a bad way to get people to describe themselves a little better. Something like: "I'm probably going to take pictures of..."

thanks for the feedback. Editing your personal profile is a requirement after signing up, if you would like to view other members. As for the leading questions great suggestion, our goal for launching was just to get things going first.

Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

How are you going to address the problem of a bunch of men signing up for your app but almost no women?

Also, I get the feeling the few women who appear signed up are not real. True/false?

False. Everyone on the site is real.

Re: Show HN: PairMixer, find singles to "Pair" with

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post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How are you going to address the problem of a bunch of men signing up for your app but almost no women?

Also, I get the feeling the few women who appear signed up are not real. True/false?

They are very real.
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